Dogan Ismail stabbing: Boy guilty of murdering teenager – The Independent
“A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering another teenager by stabbing him to death after he went to a housing estate to try to retrieve a stolen mobile phone.”
The Independent, 4th June 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New employment tribunal procedural rules published – OUT-LAW.com
“Fees will be introduced for workers wishing to raise a claim in the Employment Tribunal from 29 July 2013. Procedural rules governing the process will also change from that date.”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th June 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
The truth about gay marriage: legally there is nothing to be gained – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
“The law pertaining to same-sex relationships has come a long way. Until the Sexual Offences Act 1967, homosexual relationships were illegal. Until the Civil Partnership Act 2004, there was no way of formalising a homosexual relationship. The debate has now moved to the more intricate matters surrounding the nature of that formalisation, with many people now campaigning for a law which would allow gay marriage.”
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 4th June 2013
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
HMRC consults on strengthening big banks’ tax Code of Practice – OUT-LAW.com
“Plans to strengthen the Code of Practice on tax governance, adopted by the 15 largest banks in 2010, have been published for consultation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th June 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Enhanced Disclosure in Sport – Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers
“Sports regulatory bodies and sports clubs must generally obtain enhanced disclosure of coaches and other persons who are responsible for supervising and working with children (now called Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks). They often have to take action based on that information, and always have to assess the relevance and importance of that information. A number of cases relating to enhanced disclosure have now been decided by the Administrative Court and a body of law is developing which will help to inform sporting bodies about how to treat such information.”
Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 5th June 2013
Source: www.sportslawbulletin.org
Europe’s human rights judge warns UK over Convention threat – Daily Telegraph
“Britain would face ‘political disaster’ and may have to leave the EU if it wants to pull out of the European Convention on Human Rights, Europe’s leading judge on the issue has warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th June 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Motorway middle lane ‘hoggers’ and careless drivers to face on-the-spot £100 police fines – The Independent
“Drivers who hog the middle lane of the motorway or tailgate other drivers could face on-the-spot fines of £100 and three points on their licences under new measures announced by the government.”
The Independent, 5th June 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Practice makes perfect for young lawyers studying international law – The Guardian
“A recent roundtable discussion on the state of legal education in the UK revealed that our fledgling lawyers are better prepared for the workplace than their US counterparts.”
The Guardian, 4th June 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Insemination case: Chances missed to check on adopted daughter – BBC News
“A review into how a mother was able to force her adopted child to impregnate herself has found agencies missed opportunities to intervene.”
BBC News, 5th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two British soldiers admit sexual and racial abuse of Afghan citizens – The Independent
“Two British servicemen were disciplined and fined today for carrying out, respectively, a sexual offence on a young boy and being engaged in racist insults while serving in Afghanistan.”
The Independent, 4th June 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Diplomat awarded £300,000 following accusations of inappropriate behaviour – Daily Telegraph
“A former diplomat has won £320,000 from the government after he was accused of behaving ‘inappropriately’ towards a senior politician’s wife.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th June 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Crime victims allowed to challenge prosecutors – The Guardian
“Victims are to be given new rights to challenge the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision not to charge a suspect or to drop a prosecution.”
The Guardian, 5th June 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pamela Anderson TV ad banned for being ‘sexist and degrading to women’ – The Guardian
“A raunchy TV ad featuring ex-Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has been banned for being sexist and degrading to women.”
The Guardian, 5th June 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
EVENT: IALS – Aspects of Law Reform: An Insider’s Perspective (Hamlyn Seminar)
“Jack Straw introduces his book thus: ‘I’ve been fascinated by the inter-action of the work of our courts on the processes of government and the body politic. Over a significant part of my Ministerial career I was responsible for an extensive legislative programme, including the Human Rights Act 1998, which has become a new foundation of what passes as the constitution of the United Kingdom. The final Ministerial post I held, from 2007 -2010 was as Lord Chancellor – the first in modern times to sit in the House of Commons. The job gave me an interesting insight at the intersection of the three branches of modern democratic government, executive, judicial, and legislative. In alighting on subjects for my three lectures, I tried to identify subject areas where I could draw on my experiences over many years, and hopefully better illuminate aspects of our system.’
The first lecture was on ‘The Future of the Criminal Courts’; the second on ‘Human Rights and Europe’; the third on ‘Judicial Appointments’.”
Date: 26th June 2013, 4.00-6.00pm
Location: Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Charge: Free, registration is required
More information can be found here.
EVENT: Queen Mary – Roundtable in Banking Law and Finance ‘Systemic Risk and the Future of Insurance Regulation’
“The general theme of this year’s roundtable event will be financial stability and regulatory reform with special reference to the regulation of insurance markets at domestic, European and international level.”
Date: 27th June 2013, 2.30-7.00pm
Location: The Old Library, Lloyd’s, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA
Charge: Practitioners: £150.00, QM Alumni, academics, barristers, NGO’s, Government organisations: £80.00, Students: £30.00
More information can be found here.
BBC Hall probe to be lead by former High Court judge – BBC News
“Retired High Court judge Dame Linda Dobbs is to lead an investigation for the BBC into broadcaster Stuart Hall’s conduct at the corporation.”
BBC News, 4th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
EVENT: UCL Centre for Criminal Law with Old Bailey Chambers – Expert Evidence
“This event will cover an update of the law of expert evidence, including admissibility, duties of an expert witness and current controversies, as well as a case-study of psychiatric evidence relating to partial defence of murder.”
Date: 25th July 2013, 6.00-7.00pm
Location: UCL Faculty of Laws
Charge: Free
More information can be found here.
EVENT: JUSTICE – Tom Sargant memorial annual lecture 2013
“This year’s lecture will be given by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, President of the UK Supreme Court. Further details to follow.”
Date: 15th October 2013, 6.30pm
Location: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, 28 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AY
Charge: Free
More information can be found here.
